I mentioned yesterday how Ray had a solid reputation as both a composer and a bandleader - and how wonderful Al Bowlly was as his featured vocalist.
All of that is summed up beautifully on two sides of a 12‑inch 78 rpm record recorded for England’s HMV in 1936:
The record was also issued on Victor in the U.S., and it’s a perfect little showcase of Noble’s gifts. Across these two sides you get seven songs - all gems - written or co‑written by Ray, essentially a built‑in résumé for anyone wondering what all the fuss was about.
Eight minutes well spent!
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